Media Statements

Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza

Media Statement   4 December 2023   Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza   Early on Sunday, 11 November 2023, 19 South African nationals who have been stuck in Gaza...

President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai

Media Statement   3 December 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai   President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his official...

Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria

Media Statement   1 December 2023   Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria   The...

President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit

Media Statement   30 November 2023   President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Dubai, United Arab...

South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations

Media Statement   29 November 2023   South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes...

South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting

Media Advisory   29 November 2023   South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS...

Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Media Invite   28 November 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and...

South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference

Media Statement   27 November 2023   South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference   President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with AU Chairperson and...

South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting

Media Advisory   24 November 2023   South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS...

Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister

Media Statement   24 November 2023   Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation...

President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict

Media Statement   22 November 2023   President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict   President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the announcement by the...

Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit

Media Release   22 November 2023   Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will...